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M300 FOK

2003 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW M371,708 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM300 FOK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 100,210 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 98,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 94,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 91,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlight washer leaking

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,915 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 90,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 88,764 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,764 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate bulb been painted over (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 81,132 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 81,132 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 73,739 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 73,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

eml illuminated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 70,911 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,126 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,323 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,609 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre to rear exhaust box flanges badly corroded and broken

fuel cap seal perished and split to limit

parking sticker zone 'b'

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 14 Aug 2013 64,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre to rear exhaust box flanges badly corroded and broken

fuel cap seal perished and split to limit

parking sticker zone 'b'

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Aug 2012 59,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 53,963 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 48,953 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,313 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 36,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,606 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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M300 FOK is a 2003 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 71,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M300 FOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M300 FOK registered?

M300 FOK is a 2003 BMW M3, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is M300 FOK safe to buy?

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